Welcome to The Arnold Expedition Historical Society
The Arnold Expedition Historical Society is a 501(c)3 corporation established in 1973 in anticipation of the bicentennial of the expedition in 1975. It then organized and carried out the only large-scale reenactment of the “March to Quebec” ever undertaken. Today, the society owns land and historic easements along the route of the expedition.
The headquarters of the AEHS is the Major Reuben Colburn House in Pittston, Maine. Build in 1775 the house is now a State of Maine Historical site.
The society also maintains hiking trails along the route of the expedition. The Arnold Expedition Historical Society has erected trail signs. An example is this one found on West Carry Pond near Arnold Point. The Appalachian Trail follows the Great Carry Route and is the only section of the AT to follow a Revolutionary war route.
Every season we always strive to refresh our signage and add new signs that will enhance the overall education of the public as they hike these trails.
The society also maintains hiking trails along the route of the expedition and works to collect and document information about the expedition and its participants, and the preservation of artifacts.
HEAR YE! Hear Ye!
🌧️ A little drizzle (and some outright rain!) couldn’t stop history from being made yesterday!
About a dozen dedicated history lovers braved the elements at the entrance to Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis for the official dedication of our brand new Hometown Heritage marker! 🏛️✨
The sign remained concealed until the ceremony, when it was proudly carried out, leveled, and mounted to its post.
We were treated to some incredible insights from project manager Kenny Wing, who shared that the original river channel actually ran right behind where the sign now stands (now under Flagstaff Lake). Even more amazing? Benedict Arnold and his expedition passed within just 25 yards of this exact spot back in 1775! 🛶🗺️
A massive thank you to Kenny Wing, Society President Benjamin Smith, Treasurer Stephen Gehnrich, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for making this commemoration possible.
Next time you visit Cathedral Pines, make sure to stop by, check it out, and stand exactly where history happened! 🌲👇
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The famous Warner Knapsack. Have you even wondered what they carried and how they packed their gear. Check it out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vu2dusk41I
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HEAR YE! Hear Ye!
The Expedition Messenger, Newsletter of The Arnold Expedition Historical Society is now available. In addition to the normal committee reports, this newsletter features three member-written articles that we hope you find interesting.
We have one post publication change - Rob Stevens' presentation in Bristol on June 14th, will take place at Bristol Consolidated School cafeteria.
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Rain or shine, and this year it's shine!
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